OPPO Reno16 5G vs Xiaomi 17T
₹3,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Reno16 5G starts ₹3,000 lower: ₹66,999 against ₹69,999 for the Xiaomi 17T.
- The Reno16 5G has the bigger battery: 6,700 mAh against 6,500 mAh. It also charges faster, at 80W against 67W.
- The Xiaomi 17T has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,500 nits against 1,800).
- Both have a zoom camera, but the Xiaomi 17T reaches further: 5x against 3.5x.
- Only the Xiaomi 17T has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the Reno16 5G for the lower price, the bigger battery and faster charging. Get the Xiaomi 17T for the brighter screen, more zoom and NFC.
Every spec, lined up
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Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹66,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹72,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹69,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹74,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Reno16 5G vs Xiaomi 17T, answered
In India, the OPPO Reno16 5G starts at ₹66,999 and the Xiaomi 17T starts at ₹69,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Reno16 5G or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Reno16 5G, by ₹3,000. Starting prices: ₹66,999 for the Reno16 5G, ₹69,999 for the Xiaomi 17T. The Reno16 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹72,999. The Xiaomi 17T comes in 2 versions, up to ₹74,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Reno16 5G or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Reno16 5G, with 6,700 mAh to 6,500 mAh. For charging, the Reno16 5G is quicker: 80W to 67W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the Xiaomi 17T's: it is brighter (3,500 to 1,800 nits). The Reno16 5G has a 6.32-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the Xiaomi 17T a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, the Xiaomi 17T zooms further. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Reno16 5G and 50MP main (OIS) on the Xiaomi 17T. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Reno16 5G runs the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, the Xiaomi 17T the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 193 g and 200 g.
